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[cellkey]

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[cellkey]

[Akira's gaze softens just a little at that relief... before he gives a frustrated sigh and looks away.]

Obviously. We're not stupid.

So what's your real reason for revealing yourself?

[beguiledcard]

[ Just giving him a Look. ]

I already told you.

[cellkey]

[His gaze flicks back to Viné, on edge, but stubborn.]

Because you're "bored".

[beguiledcard]

[ Akira should be feeling like he's telling the truth, at least: ]

Yeah.

[byanyother_name]

It's fair, Akira. The sort of lifespans demons and spirits have... Boredom is almost as deadly an enemy as an equal in combat. Without interest, what is the point?

[There's a sort of rueful understanding in Kurama's tone as he leans back and shifts to a more comfortable position. Avoiding boredom is part of why he plays so much.

The other part is just because he's a fox.]

[cellkey]

[His gaze flicks to Kurama, then back to Viné, before he gives a sigh and rubs the back of his neck.] I guess.

[beguiledcard]

[ As Kurama speaks, there's some internal bristling, actually??? hmmm...

... but, he doesn't say anything, at first. ]

Master wanted a good game. [ rolling his eyes a tiiiiny bit? ] She likes dragging me into these things.

[byanyother_name]

You don't sound enthused.

[It's a mild observation.]

[beguiledcard]

[ He snorts. ]

At first... yeah. But, then, that bitch Shea came along and eeeeeverything was suddenly alllllll about her...

[ HAHA, WHOOPS. that's... some serious jealousy, huh? ]

[cellkey]

[In the flattest tone he can manage:]

Ah. How awful.

[byanyother_name]

[Kurama considers that response with a thoughtful hum.]

You could always help us kill her. You don't seem any fonder than we are.

[beguiledcard]

[ In spite of how straight his face remains, there's a spike of fear...

... before he quickly buries that.

Then, after a flicker of frustration surfaces on his face, he sighs quietly and... forces the guard back down, allowing Akira access to his emotions, once again. Both hands curl into tight fists. ]

[cellkey]

[Raising an eyebrow...]

You really don't do well with the vulnerability thing, huh?

[beguiledcard]

[ He's narrowing eyes and giving Akira a sharp look. ]

So, you'd let me press my hands right against your eyes, right this second, then?

[ it's a point. he's making one of those ]

[byanyother_name]

[It's kind of a fair point and Kurama can't quite repress the small amused noise.]

[cellkey]

[wow kurama, he thought you were on his side!! he gives him a very smol push and a huff before he looks to Viné.]

You sort of admitted to us that you don't do well with being blindfolded, and we agreed to take it off even though that makes you a threat to us. Doesn't that count for something?

[beguiledcard]

Depends.

[ . . . ]

Does what I've admitted count for anything?

[cellkey]

[Akira looks at the demon for a bit, considering, then gives a nod.]

Yeah. It does.

[beguiledcard]

[ Oh...

His jawline is tightening and there's a swell of uncertainty and... maybe a little hope. ]

[cellkey]

[Akira relaxes a little, and gives a very small smile.] Better.

[beguiledcard]

[ He's blinking... and then there's the hint of a blush. ]

What.

[byanyother_name]

It's not as if we really want to be your enemies...

[Kurama's tone is soft.]

[beguiledcard]

[ He looks at Kurama for a moment, and then he's letting out a quiet 'tch' and looking away... ]

[cellkey]

[... oh... Akira didn't expect to fluster him?]

Kurama's right. It'd be easier for all of us if we can be on the same side. BDSM jokes aside, I don't actually enjoy having to blindfold and tie up my boyfriend.

[beguiledcard]

[ There's definite wariness. ]

And you'd just trust me if I agreed?

[ AKA what would he need to do to be trusted as on their side, anyway? ]